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NHI Constitutional Court Challenge: Key Issues Unpacked

The NHI Constitutional Court Challenge moves forward as key figures debate the validity of the public consultation process.

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Weight Management Spending Reshapes Household Budgets

Weight management spending in South Africa is rising fast as consumers pay for diet support, GLP-1 medicines and healthier food.

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Gauteng Waiting Lists Hit Up To 10 Years At Major Hospitals

Discover the challenges behind the Gauteng waiting lists for hip replacements, including staffing issues and equipment shortages.

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Clicks Group Half-Year Earnings Reveal Solid Profit Growth

Clicks Group’s half-year earnings rose 6.4% as turnover grew 7.4% to R24.9bn, despite WMS delays, with store expansion continuing.

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HIV Funding Cuts Endanger South Africa’s Lenacapavir Rollout

A new Physicians for Human Rights report warns that recent HIV funding cuts are jeopardising SA’s rollout of the lenacapavir injection.

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Rising Medical Aid Premiums Ignite Unions Over Healthcare Costs

Rising medical aid premiums spur Cosatu and Fedusa to demand tighter regulation of private healthcare pricing after GEMS’ 9.5% hike.

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Oral Phenylephrine Phase-Out Puts OTC Brands Under Review

Oral Phenylephrine Phase-Out debate grows as Sahpra weighs evidence, industry warns on access, and pharmacists call for a gradual transition.

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Doctor Entrepreneurship Programme To Launch In SA

The new Doctor Entrepreneurship Programme equips clinicians with business skills, grant funding, and loans to transform healthcare delivery.

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Measles Cases Rise in SA as NICD Flags Adult Immunity Gap

Measles Cases in South Africa rise to 1,076 as NICD warns of community spread, wastewater signals, and an adult immunity gap.

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Declaration On Diabetes: Facing a National Emergency

The Declaration on Diabetes urges a national crisis response, ringfenced sugar levy funds, and stronger primary care for diabetes.

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Gauteng Malaria Crisis: Sharp Rise In Infections And Fatalities

Stay informed about the Gauteng malaria crisis and the alarming spike in cases that poses risks to residents and visitors.

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Chinese Pharmaceutical Innovation Impacts Healthcare Landscape

Chinese pharmaceutical innovation is reshaping global healthcare, overtaking the US in research volume and pioneering new medical treatments.

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